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McKellen achieved worldwide fame for his film roles, including the titular King in Richard III (1995), James Whale in Gods and Monsters (1998), Magneto in the X-Men films, and Gandalf in The Lord of the Rings (2001–2003) and The Hobbit (2012–2014) trilogies.
Erik Lehnsherr, also known as Magneto, is a character primarily portrayed by Ian McKellen and Michael Fassbender in 20th Century Fox's X-Men film series. Based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name, he has appeared in eight installments of the franchise.
Feb 16, 2023 · Ian McKellen debuted as Erik Lehnsherr, also known as Magneto, in 2000’s X-Men alongside Stewart’s Charles Xavier. Audiences loved him and his take on the classic villain. However, unlike his cast mate, he has not returned to the role since X-Men: Days of Future Past nine years ago.
Magneto : You "homo sapiens" and your guns! [Sabretooth suddenly grabs Magneto by the throat]
Dec 1, 2018 · subscribe to Guru ⏩ / baftaguru Ian McKellen tells the story of his first meeting with X-Men's director Bryan Singer and how he convinced Ian to play Magneto. Produced in 2015.
May 15, 2020 · Ian McKellen's Magneto played a major role in the X-Men franchise but where was the character during the events of 2017's Logan?
Dec 6, 2013 · Sir Ian was also quick to note that “Magneto is in very safe hands” with Michael Fassbender, who plays the younger version of the mutant. McKellen also took a moment to compare his two famous ...
Jul 8, 2018 · McKellen: Playing The Part, a new documentary focused on the life of beloved actor Sir Ian McKellen, covers dense topics like acting, activism, and aging. And the nearly 80-year-old McKellen...
In recent year's he has found fame with a younger generation of movie goers with his roles as Gandalf in Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings trilogy and as Magneto in the X-Men series. In 2005 he also appeared in British soap opera Coronation Street.
In 1999, director Bryan Singer asked Ian McKellen to join the cast of X-MEN in the role of Magneto. Along with Blade (1998), X-MEN blazed the trail for other Marvel Comics feature films including Spider Man, Fantastic Four, Iron Man and The Avengers. McKellen has appeared in three more X-MEN films.
